Hurlstone Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6JD is located in the South Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurlstone Road, London, SE25 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6JF, SE25 6JB, SE25 6JE, SE25 6NF, SE25 6JH, SE25 6NP, SE25 6JQ, SE25 6JA, SE25 6NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE25 6JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 54.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 45.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE25 6JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 52.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 28.2% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 54% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 18.7% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 0% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 15% | 17.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 14% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 17.7% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 44.3% | 42.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 72.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 72.7% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 73.2% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 0.6% | -17.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurlstone Road was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurlstone Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39A Hurlstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-03-11 | £219,514 |
| 19 Hurlstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-02-14 | £542,971 |
| 24 Hurlstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2024-12-16 | £534,997 |
| 35B Hurlstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,001 | 2024-05-20 | £296,497 |
| 29 Hurlstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-10-14 | £463,969 |
SE25 6JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | - not rated | 510 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Children's Home | 16 Edith Road, South Norwood | 318 yd | |
| Finest Cafe | 336 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 334 yd | |
| Clarendon Nursing Home | 7A Zion Place, Thornton Heath | 351 yd | |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen | 314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 370 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 304 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 330 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 510 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 539 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 705 yd | |
| The Two Brewers P.H. | The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTJ Delivery | 328 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 330 yd | |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 321 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 367 yd | |
| Grandy's Kitchen / Eugreeka! | 319 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 367 yd | |
| Asafo Takeaway | 313 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 367 yd | |
| Mak's Chinese Takeaway | 432 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 609 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 677 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 980 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 986 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 320 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 613 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.